Superior Township boil water advisory remains in effect overnight

Superior Township residents are urged to boil their water before drinking or cooking with it until at least Tuesday morning after a water main break occurred Saturday.

The break occurred in the 1300 block of Stamford at 6:30 a.m. Saturday. Superior Township utility crews in conjunction with DTE repaired the water main rupture and restored service at 1 a.m. Sunday, according to a release from the township.

The break caused the township’s water system to lose pressure, prompting officials to issue a boil water advisory.

Officials need to flush out the system and collect bacteriological samples, which will be tested to determine if it meets the state standards.

The first set of bacteria testing was returned Monday morning showing no contamination. A second and final test should be available on Tuesday morning, the release says.

Water should be boiled for at least five minutes before it is used. If the water is used for drinking purposes, it should be allowed to cool. An alternative to boiling water would be the use of bottled water.

This advisory doesn't apply to any part of the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, which was not affected. Users tied to the Ann Arbor district are not affected.

Residents with questions are asked to call the Superior Township Utility Department at (734) 480-5500.

Lizzy Alfs is a business reporter for The Ann Arbor News. Reach her at 734-623-2584, email her lizzyalfs@mlive.com or follow her on Twitter.